Swahili Coconut Rice
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Swahili Coconut Rice
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Explore East-African cuisine with this Swahili rice in coconut milk! Fragrant, fluffy, and absolutely delicious, this simple rice dish is a must-try!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon cooking oil
- 5-10 green cardamon pods
- 1½ cups full-fat coconut milk (approximately 14oz or 400ml)
- 1½ cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups basmati rice - properly cleaned to get rid of excess starch
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Instructions
- Heat cooking oil in a deep pot. Add the cardamon pods and fry for about 30 seconds to a minute, for aroma.
- Next, add coconut milk, water, and salt, then combine. Add the basmati rice then stir gently to combine.
- Cover the pot, lower the heat to medium-low, and let it simmer until much of the liquid has evaporated.
- Then, about five minutes before the end of the cooking time, lower the heat further to a low and cook until all the liquid has evaporated. Serve it with maharage, beef stew, kuku paka, or, with your favorite dishes.
Notes
- Not only does cleaning your basmati rice remove excess starch, it also results in fluffier and single-grained rice.
- If you prefer, you can add about a quarter cup of grated or desiccated coconut.
- Make sure you are using thick coconut milk. If you feel you have to use coconut cream, then only go for half a can, and substitute the rest with water, as coconut cream can be overbearingly fatty.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
574kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
78g
(26%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Sodium
602mg
(25%)
Potassium
321mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 574 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 574kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 78g | 26% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 602mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 321mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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